Stanley Zamor

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family & County Mediator | Qualified Arbitrator | Florida Supreme Court Approved Mediator Trainer

Family • Business • Commercial • Construction • Insurance • Securities • Probate • Employment • HOA & Condominium Disputes

Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Serving Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach & Clients Statewide via Secure Video Mediation
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Professional Overview

Stanley Zamor is one of Florida's most respected and accomplished dispute resolution professionals, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family, and County Mediator, qualified arbitrator, mediator trainer, educator, and ADR leader. Since becoming certified by the Florida Supreme Court in 2000, he has successfully facilitated more than 2,000 mediations and arbitrations, helping individuals, businesses, insurers, financial institutions, attorneys, and organizations resolve complex disputes efficiently, confidentially, and outside the courtroom.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Stanley serves clients throughout South Florida—including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties—and conducts secure virtual mediations statewide.

Recognized for his calm demeanor, exceptional communication skills, and ability to manage high-conflict personalities, Stanley combines decades of practical dispute resolution experience with extensive legal, organizational, and educational expertise. Whether the dispute involves a family conflict, business disagreement, construction claim, insurance matter, securities issue, or probate dispute, he works to help parties understand their options, realistically evaluate risk, and negotiate durable, well-informed resolutions.
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Mediation Philosophy

Stanley believes the most successful mediations occur when parties have the opportunity to openly communicate, carefully evaluate their legal and practical risks, and maintain control over the final outcome rather than leaving important decisions to a judge or jury.

His mediation process emphasizes:
• Respectful and productive communication
• Careful evaluation of legal and business risks
• Neutral and impartial facilitation
• Practical problem-solving
• Confidentiality
• Efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution
• Durable agreements that allow parties to move forward

His objective is not simply to settle cases, but to help parties reach informed decisions that address both the legal and practical realities of their dispute.
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Professional Leadership

Stanley has devoted his career not only to resolving disputes but also to strengthening the mediation profession throughout Florida.

His leadership includes:
• Four-term President of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM), Florida's oldest statewide mediation organization.
• Florida Supreme Court Mediation Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) member, contributing to ethical guidance and best practices for mediators throughout Florida.
• Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Civil Mediator Trainer
• Assistant Trainer for Family and County Mediation Certification Programs.
• Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
• Appointed Member, The Florida Bar Grievance Committee.

His repeated appointments and leadership roles reflect the confidence placed in him by the Florida legal and ADR communities.
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ADR Education, Training & Thought Leadership

Stanley is widely recognized as an educator and trainer in alternative dispute resolution.

He regularly teaches and lectures on:
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Negotiation
• Mediation Ethics
• Conflict Resolution
• Workplace Conflict
• Business Relationships
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Domestic Violence Awareness
• Anti-Bullying Initiatives
• Labor Relations
• Foreclosure Mediation

He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami and has presented continuing education programs for attorneys, mediators, governmental agencies, universities, and professional organizations throughout Florida.

Stanley is also a published author on topics including mediation ethics, negotiation strategy, litigation management, conflict resolution, and alternative dispute resolution.
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Litigation & Professional Experience

Before dedicating his career to dispute resolution, Stanley developed extensive experience supporting complex litigation involving commercial disputes, securities matters, appellate litigation, forensic document analysis, e-discovery, and large-scale case management.

This multidisciplinary background enables him to quickly understand sophisticated legal, financial, organizational, and technical issues, allowing parties and counsel to focus on meaningful settlement discussions rather than procedural obstacles.
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Professional Panels

Stanley has served on numerous respected ADR panels, including:
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
• Florida Circuit Court Mediation Programs

His panel experience spans commercial, financial, civil, and family disputes involving individuals, businesses, insurers, and governmental entities.
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Community Leadership

Stanley's commitment to public service extends well beyond his mediation practice.

His community involvement includes service with:
• Anti-Defamation League
• United States Department of Justice Programs
• Miami-Dade County Foster Care Review Board
• Salvation Army – Miami-Dade Advisory Board
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Why Attorneys and Parties Select Stanley Zamor

Attorneys, businesses, insurers, and families choose Stanley Zamor because of his exceptional combination of experience, neutrality, leadership, and professionalism.

His background as a mediator, arbitrator, educator, trainer, ethics contributor, and ADR leader enables him to efficiently manage even the most challenging disputes while helping parties make informed decisions that reduce cost, preserve relationships when appropriate, and avoid unnecessary litigation.
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